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    Question

    As per Section 6(1), the Central Vigilance Commissioner

    or Vigilance Commissioner shall be removed from office only by order of:
    A The Prime Minister on recommendation of the Committee under Section 4. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B The President on the ground of proved misbehaviour or incapacity after the Supreme Court, on a reference made to it by the President, has reported that he ought to be removed. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C The Central Government by notification. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D A three-member Committee headed by the Chief Justice of India. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E Parliament by special resolution. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Section 6(1) states: “Subject to the provisions of sub-section (3), the Central Vigilance Commissioner or any Vigilance Commissioner shall be removed from his office only by order of the President on the ground of proved misbehaviour or incapacity after the Supreme Court, on a reference made to it by the President, has, on inquiry, reported that the Central Vigilance Commissioner or any Vigilance Commissioner... ought on such ground be removed.”​

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